Czech Republic: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech veneer sheet market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Veneer Sheet Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, veneer sheet production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Veneer sheet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters) were the main destinations of veneer sheet exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Portugal, Sweden, Russia, Lithuania, Greece and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for veneer sheet exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovakia, Bulgaria, Sweden, Hungary, Russia, Lithuania, Croatia, Portugal, Greece and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet export price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise was finally on the rise to reach X square meters after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheet imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ukraine, China, Indonesia, the United States and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest veneer sheet suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine, Indonesia, the United States, Slovakia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet import price amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per square meter), while the price for Slovakia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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